Director Buchi Babu arrived like a wave with Uppena. Before that film, hardly anyone even knew his name.
Just before the songs were released, a small promo showed him talking casually with the music director on a beach. He looked thin, simple, and soft-spoken. Many wondered what kind of film this man could make.
But once the music released, it was pure magic. With strong emotions, beautiful songs, and one shocking twist, Uppena turned into a blockbuster. That itself was a surprise.
After that, Buchi Babu spent some time narrating a story to NTR. That project did not move forward for some reason. But his career did not stop. Soon, the same project got locked with Ram Charan. That film is Peddi.
For Uppena, he got unforgettable songs. Devi Sri Prasad, who is very close to Sukumar, gave chartbusters. But for his second film, Buchi Babu didn’t repeat the same combo.
Instead, he went in a completely unexpected direction and brought in A.R. Rahman. That itself was a big surprise.
Then came the teaser. Ram Charan’s cricket batting shot sent fans into a frenzy. Buzz around Peddi shot up instantly.
After that, the first song released. Expectations were high and the song went viral. Social media exploded with lakhs of reels. Once again, surprise!
Now comes the real twist. Uppena released in 2021. Peddi is coming in 2026. A five-year gap. Despite such a long break,
Buchi Babu has managed to keep curiosity and excitement alive around his second film. That is the biggest surprise of all.
Now, only the release is left. Tollywood often talks about the “second film syndrome.” Buchi Babu has to cross that test.
If he succeeds, he will comfortably sit next to his guru Sukumar; not behind him. And honestly, there will be no surprise in that.
Happy Birthday, Buchi Babu. May your name stay remembered for a long time.
